Star Pelaw Saturday 25 April 2026: Feature Race Tips
Star Pelaw (Pelaw Grange) hosts 14 races on Saturday, 25 April, with the first race at 17:47. This well-established Chester-le-Street circuit offers a compact oval layout that rewards sharp trap craft and early positioning.
Race 1: 17:47, A6 Grade, 435m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Glory Bono (S Atkinson)
- Trap 2: Caseys Mario (S Atkinson)
- Trap 3: Fruity Beau (S Miller)
- Trap 4: Krakatoa Lava (C M Dibb)
- Trap 5: Untold Flare (G Walker)
- Trap 6: Mid Tipp Franky (C M Dibb)
NAP: Caseys Mario, Trap 2. The two-year-old dog showed promising form in sprint company on 29 March, winning a D5 over 245m by 4.25 lengths at odds of 1.62, pressing hard from the start and leading from trap 1. Although he has since encountered non-arrivals and one poor effort in A7 company (5th at 17.00 odds on 5 April), the return to A6 and the longer 435m trip should suit his aggressive early pace. At trap 2, he avoids the middle congestion but keeps a clean run into the bend. Recent clipped form aside, his sprint credentials and lower grade assignment make him value at SP.
Race 2: 18:21, A3 Grade, 435m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Baby Cupcakes (S Atkinson)
- Trap 2: Ma Darlin (C J Murray)
- Trap 3: Eden Hagrid (G Walker)
- Trap 4: Shanahee Roxy (C M Dibb)
- Trap 5: Lagile October (Jk Storrie)
- Trap 6: Glenbowen Coogee (Jk Storrie)
NAP: Baby Cupcakes, Trap 1. This two-year-old bitch is in outstanding form at A3 grade. She has won two of her last three outings at Star Pelaw, most recently on 21 April (1st by 7.5 lengths at 2.25 odds, pressing, releasing, and drawing clear from trap 1). Before that, she won on 9 April (1st by 0.5 lengths at 1.83 odds, leading from trap 4) and a 4-point third on 17 April (trap 1, 3.50 odds). Her form string reads 11241 in reverse order, showing dominance from the front. She leads early, sets the pace, and has enough speed to hold on. At trap 1 on this 435m trip, the Pelaw circuit suits her style: the compact oval gives early leaders an edge. Ma Darlin (trap 2) offers some threat but has been inconsistent; Eden Hagrid (trap 3) has posted mid-field runs. Baby Cupcakes' recent wins, low odds, and trap positioning make her the standout pick of the card.
Race 3: 18:56, A5 Grade, 435m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Tickity Tilly (S Atkinson)
- Trap 2: Brynoffa Bee (S Miller)
- Trap 3: Bogger Dewie (S Atkinson)
- Trap 4: Burgess Siun (C M Dibb)
- Trap 5: Rolo Twirl (C M Dibb)
- Trap 6: King Paul (G Walker)
NAP: Bogger Dewie, Trap 3. The three-year-old bitch won most recently on 21 April (1st by a nose at 6.50 odds, running well in the middle and finishing strongly from trap 3). She bounced back from a non-arrival on 12 April to post a runner-up effort on 5 April (2nd by 0.5 lengths at 2.63 odds, finishing well from trap 3). Her middle-track style suits Pelaw's compact circuit: she avoids early scrambles into trap 1 but has room to find another gear late. Brynoffa Bee (trap 2) has placed twice in recent A5 runs, but her narrow second on 21 April suggests she is coming to the end of a run. Tickity Tilly (trap 1) has suffered two recent non-arrivals and posted only a 4th last time out. Bogger Dewie's recent win, middle-trap positioning, and finishing verve mark her as the pick for forecast markets in this field.
Meeting Overview
The 14-race card at Star Pelaw features A-grade and lower-class company across 435m trips. The track's compact oval and sand surface reward quick away runners and early positioning, with the trap bias note indicating all traps are closely matched at 435m. Baby Cupcakes stands out as the meeting's strongest form horse, while Bogger Dewie and Caseys Mario offer value on recent trial runs.
Punters' Note
Starting prices firm up 20-30 minutes before race time: check Betfair, Bet365, and SkyBet for best greyhound quotes. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer good value, especially in the A5 and A6 grades where form is tight. The feature A3 race (18:21) will attract stronger support and tighter odds; look for forecast combinations early before SP tightens.